The Islanders face two road tough tests this weekend against Tampa Bay and Orlando City. After a quick start to the season, the Islanders must once again find their form as they look ahead toward the playoffs.

The fourth annual friendly between the Union and City Islanders takes place Tuesday at 7:00pm at the Skyline Sports Complex in Harrisburg. Tim Uhrich takes a look at some pregame storylines including the possibility of halftime jersey changes.

The Islanders enter a crucial stretch of four games in nine days with away matches on back-to-back nights in Charleston and Charlotte followed later by a contest against an MLS Reserve side. Is this normal?